# Managing mailing lists in cPanel

> Create, configure and delete Mailman mailing lists in cPanel so one address can send a message to many subscribers.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/email/cpanel-email/managing-mailing-lists-in-cpanel/

Mailing lists allow you to send one message to many recipients at once. cPanel uses the **Mailman list manager** to provide this functionality. You can create, manage, and delete mailing lists directly from your hosting account.

## About Mailing Lists

- A mailing list is a single e‑mail address that distributes messages to multiple subscribers.
- Example: `customers@example.com` → sends one message to all customers.
- Options include:

  - Public vs. Private lists.
  - Welcome messages for new subscribers.
  - Administrative delegation.

 Before creating a mailing list, familiarize yourself with rules against **unsolicited e‑mail (spam)**.

## Creating a Mailing List

1. Log in to **cPanel**.
2. On the **Tools page**, in the **Email** section, click **Mailing Lists**.
3. Under **Create a Mailing List**:

   - Enter a **List Name**.
   - Select the **Domain**.
   - Set a **Password** (or use Password Generator).
   - Choose **Access Type**:

     - **Public** → anyone can subscribe, archives are public.
     - **Private** → admin approval required, archives hidden.
4. Click **Add**.
5. cPanel creates the mailing list.

## Managing a Mailing List

1. Log in to **cPanel → Mailing Lists**.
2. Under **Current Lists**, locate the list.
3. Options include:

   - **Change Password**.
   - **Manage** → opens the Mailman admin page with advanced settings.
   - **Delegation** → assign other users as administrators.

## Adding Members

1. Log in to **cPanel → Mailing Lists → Manage**.
2. In the Mailman interface, click **Membership Management → Mass Subscription**.
3. Add subscribers:

   - Manually type addresses.
   - Upload a text file (one address per line).
4. Click **Submit Your Changes**.

## Removing Members

1. Log in to **cPanel → Mailing Lists → Manage**.
2. In the Mailman interface, click **Membership Management → Membership List**.
3. Select members to unsubscribe → click **Submit Your Changes**.
4. For bulk removal, use **Mass Removal** and upload a text file of addresses.

## Sending Messages

1. Compose an e‑mail in your mail client or webmail.
2. Send it to the mailing list address (e.g., `customers@example.com`).
3. All subscribers will receive the message.

## Deleting a Mailing List

⚠️ Warning: Deleting a list permanently removes all archives, current e‑mail, and subscriber addresses.

1. Log in to **cPanel → Mailing Lists**.
2. Under **Current Lists**, locate the list.
3. Click **Delete → Delete Mailing List**.